Jewel Royale Chess Set This chess set was manufactured in 2005 by the order of the British Jewelry Company Boodles, and with its estimated value of 9.8 million US Dollars it is currently the most expensive chess set in the world. Next to gold and platinum are gemstones, such as diamonds, rubies, pearls, and sapphires…
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Which Chess World Champion Are You?
Today on Chessimo you will find out which Chess world Champion you are most similar to. For that you only need to take a few minutes; read the questions and note the colors of the answers you choose (multiple answers allowed). The color you choose most often will reveal the chess personality you are closest…
Legendary Artists at the Chess Board
Recently, we reported about how playing chess makes us people with ‘better’ characters. One arguments in the report focused on the fact that chess players have advanced imagination. Perfect examples for this statement are the meaningful artists of the previous centuries. Today, we will introduce you to some of these artists who committed their lives…
How Do I Improve My Ability To Concentrate?
Part 2: Creating optimal mental conditions According to Wikipedia, concentration is defined as focusing all attention on one particular activity, reaching a short-term goal, or solving an assigned problem. It is no surprise then, that concentration in chess tournaments is one of the essential keys to success. It’s all about not getting distracted, about concentrating…
How Do I Improve My Ability To Concentrate?
Part 1: Creating optimal physical conditions According to Wikipedia, concentration is defined as focusing all attention on one particular activity, reaching a short-term goal, or solving an assigned problem. It is no surprise then, that concentration in chess tournaments is one of the essential keys to success. It’s all about not getting distracted, about concentrating…
5 Hollywood Divas at the Chess Board
Some of the greatest and most popular actresses of all time share(d) the love of our hobby: Checkmate. As opponents on the board they do not only offer a pretty view – the actresses were actually pretty good player. A duel would be worth every minute of your precious time. Which Hollywood celebrity (dead or…
10 reasons why playing chess makes you a better person
Chess demands and develops a large number of positive characteristics. Who mainly thinks of calculating skills and concentration, underestimated the impact of chess on our personal abilities and character. Today, Chessimo reports about numerous advantages and ‘secondary virtues’ that come with our favorite of sports. Chess Players are more successful in school and their professional…
Presidential Election of the World Chess Association
Does the chess legend Garri Kasparov use dubious practices to become new president of the World Association FIDE? According to the ‘New York Times’, an agreement with the current FIDE general-secretary was set up that gives reason to question the integrity of Kasparov’s candidacy in the presidential election. The former chess world…
Grazer Chess Open
This year the Grazer Chess Open is carried out in the very center of Graz. In the premises of the casino and Joanneum District heads have been spinning since Friday, February 14th. The event is, amongst others, sponsored by the city of Graz, the Graz Tourism, and several private sponsors. About 150 participants from 30…
Everybody speaks about soccer – except for Magath
The direct bank Barclaycard supports chess in schools for that students can develop educational competences in a playful way. Therefore, it called into life the chess tournament ‘Yes2Chess’ with Felix Magath as the main sponsor. In the Axel-Springer-Passage, a famous German publication, the soccer coach will not only discuss soccer but also chess. “For more…